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11 May 2012Which other Hondas might replace a Honda Jazz?
Honest John advises on alernatives to a much-loved Honda Jazz.
read moreShould I buy a full-sized spare wheel?
Honest John sees no reason why a space-saver spare should not be replaced by a full-sized item.
read moreJapanese carmakers predict bounceback
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and others expect strong results after overcoming supply problems caused by year of natural disasters and by strength of yen
read moreReplacing noisy tyres
Honest John suggests more relaxing rubber for a Ford Mondeo.
read moreAuto gearbox specialist 'a credit to the industry'
Credit where it's due - Honest John regularly recommends an excellent transmission repair service in Epsom.
read moreCan the right fuel clean your injectors?
A reader agress with Honest John's advice to use the highest quality fuel.
read moreBuying a twin-cab pick-up
Honest John advises on the best business workhorse to replace a Mercedes E-class.
read moreCostly BMW options
Honest John explains why it might be better to pay for factory-fitted extras rather than aftermarket items.
read moreWhat's your favourite (boring) road?
I spent some quality time on the M25 last weekend. It wasn’t that busy, even when I came across those roadworks on the northern section which are...
read moreHeadbangers custom bikes
Forget the name, just enjoy this distinctinctively Italian approach to custom-built motorcycles.
read moreTG.com's Classified of the week
Time to lust, Internet: a classic M-Power BMW 6 Series in mint condition for sale
read moreMazda CX-5 review
The Japanese company's new crossover enters the fastest-growing sector in Europe, so can it stand out from the crowd?
read moreMr Money: rich list of the motoring world
There's a surprising amount of money to be made in the UK's car sales and associated motoring trades.
read moreLondon to Paul Ricard in a Mini Coupé, via Reims
I'm writing from the passenger seat of our long-term Mini Coupe JCW as we cruise south through France towards Paul Ricard
read moreLondon to Paul Ricard in a Mini Coupe, via Reims
I'm writing from the passenger seat of our long-term Mini Coupe JCW as we cruise south through France towards Paul Ricard.
read moreDole out Asbos to badly behaved theatregoers
Felicity Kendal has spoken about the narrowness of the cultural class which visits the theatre and ballet. Only the rich can afford to go to the theatre these days, she implies. Her thoughts echo Kevin Spacey, artistic director of the Old Vic, who said ticket prices risk alienating an entire generation of future audiences. He likened Broadway and the West End to an exclusive club.
read moreDole out Asbos to badly behaved theatregoers
Felicity Kendal has spoken about the narrowness of the cultural class which visits the theatre and ballet. Only the rich can afford to go to the theatre these days, she implies. Her thoughts echo Kevin Spacey, artistic director of the Old Vic, who said ticket prices risk alienating an entire generation of future audiences. He likened Broadway and the West End to an exclusive club.
read moreInside the Enzo Ferrari Museum
Marc Zakian makes a pilgrimage to the dazzling new Enzo Ferrari Museum in the Italian motor city of Modena.
read moreBreaking the grip of the public schools
Michael Gove’s bold speech yesterday on the grip on power of public schoolboys comes at a sensitive moment for the Tories. The aftermath of the Budget and poor local election results have brought accusations that ministers are out of touch, most memorably Nadine Dorries MP’s branding of David Cameron and George Osborne as “arrogant rich boys”. Last night there were angry exchanges on the theme at a meeting of the party’s 1922 Committee. Mr Gove’s intervention is far more considered.
read moreBreaking the grip of the public schools
Michael Gove’s bold speech yesterday on the grip on power of public schoolboys comes at a sensitive moment for the Tories. The aftermath of the Budget and poor local election results have brought accusations that ministers are out of touch, most memorably Nadine Dorries MP’s branding of David Cameron and George Osborne as “arrogant rich boys”. Last night there were angry exchanges on the theme at a meeting of the party’s 1922 Committee. Mr Gove’s intervention is far more considered.
read moreIvan Massow: David Cameron has betrayed gays to appease the Right
They said it was short and sweet. Well, it was short but not so sweet — at least not for anyone expecting a bill to legalise gay marriage.
read moreCameron has betrayed gays to appease the Right
They said it was short and sweet. Well, it was short but not so sweet — at least not for anyone expecting a bill to legalise gay marriage.
read moreIvan Massow: David Cameron has betrayed gays to appease the Right
They said it was short and sweet. Well, it was short but not so sweet — at least not for anyone expecting a bill to legalise gay marriage.
read moreI think it's right that I'm racially profiled at airports
read moreI think it's right that I'm racially profiled at airports
Far from ending prejudice, political correctness has expanded the pool of people discriminated against: it now includes everyone. That, at least, seems to be one result of the chaos of lengthening immigration queues: white passengers have been detained by officials at Gatwick simply because of their colour.
read moreGoodwood Festival of Speed 2012: Donnelly reunited with Lotus 102 F1 car
Former Lotus Formula One driver Martin Donnelly is aiming for a blistering time in the Lotus 102 on the Goodwood hillclimb.
read moreCan you guess which AMG this is?
Merc releases noisy video on Interweb to test your knowledge of AMG product…
read morePorsche 918 Spyder scooped
The first fully road legal prototype of Porsche’s upcoming 202mph petrol-electric hybrid powered 918 Spyder has been spied undergoing shakedown tests near Porsche’s Weissach R&D test facility.
read morePorsche 918 Spyder scooped
First spy pics of Porsche's mega new 202mph hypercar
read morePeugeot 308
The Peugeot 308 is refined and inexpensive, but it is also pricey and lacks dynamic excellence
read moreFerrari 599 GTO
The Ferrari 599 GTO is ultimate incarnation of the Ferrari flagship. It is one of the finest hypercars ever made
read moreAustin Metro: a love story
This Metro 1.3 Clubman has been in the same family since new in 1989 and now provides daily transport for a new generation.
read moreMetro love: Erin Baker's first car
You never forget your first car, no matter how old and decrepit.
read moreWorld's most expensive Ferraris: in pictures
Sales of Ferraris have jumped 31pc in Britain in the first three months of the year, despite the country falling back into a double-dip recession. Here, we look at the 10 most expensive Ferraris ever made.
read more500 Ferraris for Silverstone parade
Got a Ferrari? Bring it to Silverstone in September and help set a new world record!
read morePH Blog: the death of the scary supercar
Garlick's impressed by the SLS's usability but bemoans the loss of the fear factor
read moreSOTW: Jaguar XJR (X300)
British sports salooning of this sort of quality is a rare treat indeed for Shed's meagre budget
read morePic of the Week: Le Mans time!
Barely a month to go before the greatest endurance race in the world ... and we're counting down
read moreFinal right-hook Saab 9-3s up for grabs
Everything must go: Last 26 RHD 9-3 Convertibles have landed in Blighty
read moreField to Fork at Laverstoke Park Farm
PHers can claim 10 per cent discount on tickets and food at Jody Scheckter's food festival
read moreDriven: BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
BMW's equivalent of a CLS? A squished 5 Series? It's neither, says Riggers
read moreCarroll Shelby dies aged 89
Petrolheads the world over mourn the loss of a motoring legend
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